Piñatas are a common element in parties across different countries and especially in Mexico around Christmas time. The story of their origin combines cultures, traditions and religions. Those colorful ...

JUAREZ, MEXICO-When Belém Ramirez Avalos gently dips her hand in a pot of engrudo, or the traditional glue to build a piñata from scratch, she has three generations of expertise behind her. The art ...

Many piñatas are used at community celebrations known as posadas, and they are made at pinata workshops around Mexico City. In Mexico, the holidays are welcomed by smashing open traditional Christmas ...

From her shop in eastern Mexico City, Tania Hernandez begins making piñatas for the holiday season as early as October. That's because piñatas are essential to celebrating Christmas in Mexico.

Veronica Diaz, owner and piñata maker of Daphne Piñatas, poses with a star piñata at her shop in Oak Cliff on Dec. 6.. Star piñatas are commonly purchased for Christmas events or gatherings during the ...

Rare popped over an email this afternoon with details of a jukebox you're going to be able to stick in your Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise garden for the festive season. All you have to do is scan ...

Those colorful, swinging figures hanging at birthday parties shouldn't be dismissed as kid stuff, especially at this time of year. NPR's Alejandra Marquez Janse reports that in Mexico and in Mexican ...

Those colorful, swinging figures hanging at birthday parties shouldn't be dismissed as kid stuff, especially at this time of year. NPR's Alejandra Marquez Janse reports that in Mexico and in Mexican ...